Nextgov
Experts Break Down GSA’s Abrupt Cancellation of $15B Small Business IT GWAC
Four federal contracting experts joined Nextgov to discuss what happened with Alliant 2 Small Business, what’s next for the family of contracts and what this means for GSA’s suite of small business vehicles.
Management
Homeland Security Democrats Implore TSA to Institute Mask Requirement
“The only controversy surrounding masks is a dangerous political one manufactured by President Trump,” they wrote.
Route Fifty
Goodbye, Confederate Statues. Hello, Dolly Parton and Chef Boyardee?
There's little consensus on what to put up in place of Confederate monuments and other controversial political statues.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Administration Releases Small Business Loan Information; CDC is ‘Unusually Quiet,’ Experts Warn
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Hungry Children Can’t Wait for Government ‘Innovation’
In the midst of a crisis, USDA policies make it nearly impossible for states to deal with the surging need for food assistance.
Oversight
Trump Friends and Family Cleared for Millions in Small Business Bailout
Beneficiaries of the PPP included a lettuce farming venture backed by Trump’s son, Kushner companies, and a dentist who golfs with the president. The figures were released after a lawsuit by several news organizations, including ProPublica.
Management
A College Degree Is No Guarantee of a Good Life
Higher education is often described as an investment. But it’s still unclear if it pays off in happiness.
Management
GovExec Daily: The FEC Loses Its Quorum
Courtney Bublé joins the show to examine how the Federal Elections Commission can go forward with only three commissioners.
Route Fifty
Don't Want to Wear a Mask? In Some Places, It Could Cost You.
States and cities are introducing penalties for people who don't comply with mandatory mask policies. But enforcement is tricky, with some public officials and civil rights experts arguing fines are counterproductive.
Management
The Marijuana Superweapon Biden Refuses to Use
Legalizing marijuana is extremely popular. So why won’t Joe Biden embrace the idea?
Route Fifty
One City’s Plan to Help Local Businesses by Funding a Cash Rewards Program
As Akron, Ohio grapples with fallout from the coronavirus, the city is working to launch a mobile app where people will earn “blimp” credits for local purchases. The credits can then be used like currency at other area establishments.
Management
Agencies Can Fire Employees Who Improperly Burrow In, Court Rules
Decision upholds OPM's push to oust Obama political appointee holdover.
Oversight
Victims Sue AFGE Over Former President’s Misconduct
A group of former employees, contractors and union members assert that for years, the upper management of the largest federal employee union turned a blind eye to former President J. David Cox’s sexual harassment and abuse.
Oversight
EPA Watchdog To Review the Agency’s Reopening Process
The return to offices during the pandemic has been a source of tension between the agency and its union.
Nextgov
GSA Opens Bids for Largest Governmentwide Small Business Contract to Date
The final request for proposals is out for GSA’s IT services-focused 8(a) STARS III contract, which will have a ceiling of $50 billion.
Nextgov
GSA’s Centers of Excellence Program Would be Codified in Senate Bill
The bill follows a bipartisan counterpart in the House.
Management
OPM Should Take a Lesson From the Army
Making skills and competencies integral to talent management is an effective strategy in every field.
Management
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Provide $25 Billion to Postal Service
As losses during pandemic mount, senators pitch emergency funds to not "let so vital an agency fail."
Workforce